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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.34 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.34 and 86.15 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.34 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.34 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.34 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 24,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.89/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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